Until my mid-40s, my approach to gum health was, at best, sporadic. I had always suspected that flossing was one of those ...

As biofilms build up, they can grow beneath the gum line. In that anaerobic environment, the bacteria Porphymonas gingivalis—known as the driver of periodontal (or gum) diseases—and other ...

It tends to build up on the surface of teeth, and can creep below the gum line fostering inflammation. Credit: Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Around the fourth century BCE ...

What is the best way to clean between your teeth? We are talking about flossing, using an interdental brush or pick, or using a WaterPik. I really want to be clear about this because what I do is not ...

Tartar, which can’t be removed without dental treatment and can spread below the gum line, causes an inflammatory (immune) reaction in the gums, which causes symptoms of gum disease. Poor dental ...